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St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church 1411 Cross Street O’Fallon, IL 62269
618/ 632-3562 www.stclarechurch.org
Fr. Jim Deiters Pastor Dennis Vander Ven Deacon John Gomez Deacon Marcia Fix Parish Secretary Jamae Shubirg Administrative Assistant Jim Edwards Business Manager Jett Cates Facilities Manager Stephen Eros Music and Liturgy Dir. Jane Dotson Family Faith Formation Matt Flynn Adult Faith and Mission
ST. CLARE SCHOOL 632-6327 214 West Third Street, O’Fallon, IL Clarice McKay Principal
MT. CALVARY CEMETERY 632-3562 Paulo D’Amico
PARISH TRUSTEES Michael Crupe John Dempsey
ST. VINCENT DEPAUL 632-4270 Emergency Assistance
BAPTISM—Preparation classes for parents are offered every other month for infant baptism. Call the Parish Office to sign up. Adults wishing to be baptized should also call the Office. RECONCILIATION—Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 or by appointment. Community celebrations are also offered every Advent and Lent. MATRIMONY—Contact Pastor a year prior. ANOINTING OF THE SICK—Communal celebrations twice a year, or by appointment.
We, the people of St. Clare Catholic Parish, In the Diocese of Belleville, are called by God
in baptism to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Centered in the Eucharist, and strengthened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we strive to live
the Gospel and further the reign of God. We do this by creating a vibrant faith
community, by actively promoting justice and evangelization, and by using our gifts in the service of God’s people, to give God
glory and reverence all of Creation.
Reverend Michael G. McGovern Bishop of Belleville
Third Sunday of Lent March 7, 2021
WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Saint Clare of Assisi, Pray for Us!
From Our Pastor, Fr. Jim...
March 6 Donna Mezel Kathleen Duckworth Jeff Muckensturm George Fender Brooklyn Artime Landon Wiggins March 7 Mary Koch Jan Butler Didimo Palma Bassam Maalouf John Hataway Steve Wehrell Alyssa Ferro March 8 Elaine Nastoff Patrick Hasenstab Brandy Meyer Nathan Tebbe Joshua Huffines Alexis Reeser Kaitlyn Walford March 9 Gary Corbier David Warchol David Zimmerer John LePere Amanda Schaefer Andrew Borawski Laura Mahaffey Brent Deppe Emily O’Neil Carly Trelow Halie Seiffert Cally Matthews Regan Myers Meghan Reeser Jude Cullen Alyssa Peel March 10 Hilary Wirth Patrice Knickmeyer Judy Menzies James Thomas Madeleine Henken Bethany Huber
March 11 Dale Biver Marilyn Wiest Mandi Huelsmann Andrew Landewee Donovan Henson Scarlett Gentille March 12 Gary Dotson Gary Borges Darlene Mayden Bryan Birchem Doug Flath Andrew Timko Heather Herzig Mary Jines Anna Flath Joshua Prozinski McKenzie Juenger March 13 Jim Deschesne Rita Menke Lea Bautz Ken Sternberg Daniel Scales Jim Speakes Sativa Konze Ashley King Allison Busse Matthew MacAinsh Gregory Takacs Noah Artime Gabrielle Millikin Garrison Schneider March 14 Rosie McManus Melissa Lee Aric Zeese Hilary Gremminger Matilde Saenz Audrey Smith Meadow Grandame Nathaniel Lewis
Recent Death: Paul Pfeiffer, Brother of Bill Pfeiffer, Linda (James) Macke, James and John Pfeiffer May he rest in the eternal peace and love of Christ. We pray for all who have died and all who are mourning the death of a loved one.
CSMA What it means to belong to a Diocese… One of my jobs as a pastor is to help keep our parish connect-ed to the ‘bigger Church’ of the diocese and the universal Catholic Church. Our own Diocese of Belleville includes over 100 parishes throughout southern Illinois. The diocese has a variety of offices run by lay people who provide re-sources for each parish to have great Catholic schools, PSR (Sunday School) programs, and ministries of liturgy, pro-life, service to the poor, and many others. Once a year our diocese asks each Catholic to support the many services it takes to run a Church that covers all South-ern Illinois, from the poorest areas of Cairo, IL, to helping out our own parish and school ministries here at St. Clare. We need each household to do their best in making a pledge to our “Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal.” Many of our own parish ministries are supported by the CSMA and so we benefit directly from your contribution to it. Our Catholic interpretation of the biblical 10% tithing of one’s income for God, encourages each person to set aside 1% of that tithe to support their diocese and the other 9% divided between one’s own parish and other charities. If you have never given to this important diocesan campaign, please join your fellow Catholics in being an active part of the diocese to which you belong. Thank you for seeing the ‘bigger picture’ and being commit-ted to what it really means to be Catholic – being a part of something sacred beyond our own parish. If you did not receive a CSMA mailing sent to you from the diocese, please pick up an envelope on the center table in our gathering space. May God bless our generosity! Fr. Jim Deiters
Please pray for the sick, their loved ones and caregivers. May they never lose sight of the love of God: Susan Chunn, Mark Coleman, Ed Cornwell, David Dempsey, Dan DeVan, Ami Kovach, George and Mona Peach,
Megan Saldanha, Mary Ann Seipp, Belinda Vargas, Sharon Walton, Kristy Weller, Jim Wright
OUR GIVING February 27/28
Weekly Envelopes $ 12,396.00
Direct Deposit $
WeShare $ 5,270.00
Total Tithe: $17,666.00
Pledge/Mortgage $ 6,761.00
Next Weekend March 13/14
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Saturday 5:00 Ryan & Betsy McCarty, Ann Millikin Jim Edwards, Jaclyn Gross Sunday 8:30 Walt Leninsky, Aimee Nieroda, Andrea Harris Olivia Harris, Caron Proffer 10:30 Jamie Eros, Kevin Martinez, Patty Klingelhoefer Laura Polillo, Toni Stanton
Servers 5:00 Dillon Cutter & Cassidy Lurk 8:30 Ben & Marshall Harris 10:30 Lydia Kinsella & Isabella Ponciroli
Readers Saturday 5:00 Bobbi Schaefer & Stacey Cutter Sunday 8:30 Kathy DeVan & Jim Collins 10:30 Mark Arbogast & Tanja Ramsby
Ushers Saturday 5:00 Jett Cates, Ken Kenney, Carl Lurk Bruce Rackers, Scott Voss, John Winklemann Sunday 8:30 Gary Borges, Jeff Harris, Robert Kirchgessner Ryan & Madison Luechtefeld, Bob Picchietti Sunday 10:30 Chris Bautz, Frank Blacharczyk, Gustavo Cotto Brain Huelsmann, John Meise, Roy Rogge
Greeters Saturday 5:00 Carol Williamson 8:30 Audra Driscoll & Aileen Motowski 10:30 Patrick & Joseph Kinsella
Sound Board Saturday 5:00 8:30 Gary Borges 10:30 Gregory Timpson
Cantor Saturday 5:00 Julia Millikin Sunday 8:30 Gene Jalbert 10:30 Karen Jalbert
Sacristan/Junior Sacristan Saturday 5:00 Jackie Burke & Aidan Cutter Sunday 8:30 Andrea Picchietti & Matthew Range 10:30 Lea Bautz, Luke & Will Bautz
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, March 6 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 5:00 p.m. Kitty Luehrs Sunday, March 7 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 8:30 a.m. Agustin Abalos Bernadette Kimutis 10:30 a.m. Michael and Jane Gaertner Kevin King Monday, March 8 Lenten Weekday, Saint John of God, Religious 6:00 p.m. Judith Sullivan Tuesday, March 9 Lenten Weekday, Saint Frances of Rome, Religious 7:30 a.m. Kyoung Young Lee 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday, March 10—No Mass Lenten Weekday Thursday, March 11 (Mass at School Chapel) Lenten Weekday Patricia Vollmer Friday, March 12 Lenten Weekday 7:30 a.m. George and Dolores Harvilla 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 13 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 5:00 p.m. Charles Meyer, Margaret Gardiner Jane Rutter Sunday, March 14 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 8:30 a.m. Richard and Roberta Gainor 10:30 a.m. Sandy Walter
Readings of the Week March 8—14 Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt. 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21
Stations Of
The Cross
Fridays During
Lent 6:00 pm
March 5, 12, 19 & 26
MONDAY LENTEN SERIES Stations of the Cross Meditations: Side-by-Side with Jesus
Using our own parish icons of Jesus’ journey to Calvary, these Lenten reflections will help us examine our lives and unite our sufferings to Jesus, who suffered and died for us. They will also help us become more aware of the sufferings of the whole world,
see how God responds to our suffering by suffering with us, and grow in hope through Christ’s victory over sin and death.
Mondays: Mass at 6:00 p.m. Short Presentation and Opportunity for Reflection from 6:35—7:15 p.m.
March 8—Stations 6, 7, 8 & 9 March 15 - Stations 10, 11 and 12 March 22 - Stations 13 and 14
Each reflection will be led by Fr. Jim, Deacon John Gomez or Matt Flynn. The reflections will also be livestreamed through our parish website, YouTube channel and Facebook page, and the recordings will be available to watch afterwards as well.
Rice Bowls Available in Gathering Space The Season of Lent is a time to pray, fast and almsgiving as we reflect on how Christ calls us to return to Him. CRS Rice Bowls, a Lenten faith formation program from Catholic Social Services, offers resources that can help people of all ages, families and communities participate in these Lenten practices and deepen our faith. One way to participate in this program is to place the rice bowl on your kitchen table. As you gather for your meals, say a prayer for those in need and place your spare change in the bowl to help others. If interested, pick up a Rice Bowl, collect money and return to church on Holy Thursday.
Every Lent, the Church throughout the world celebrates the Scrutinies to help the Elect prepare to be initiated into the Catholic Church at Easter through Baptism, Confirma-tion and the Eucharist. These minor exorcisms help strengthen the Elect on their journey as well as reveal to them the areas of their life that still need to be illumined by God’s grace. This Lent, please pray for our Elect—Alexis Deets and her son, Owen Frazier. The Church asks the congregation to participate in these Scrutinies as well through our prayer and support. They also serve as moments for us to examine our own lives. To accompany our Elect at the 10:30 Mass this weekend, please reflect on the following questions: ♦ How is your life a well or spring already? When have
you been water for the thirsty? ♦ Are the relationships in your life healthy and life-
giving? ♦ For what do you thirst? What do you long for? ♦ Are parts of your life like a desert; dry and parched? ♦ How can Christ and His message of love and mercy
(continue to) change your life?
Bap sm Prep Class Sunday, March 7
at 1:30 p.m. in Church
for parents that would like to schedule a Bap sm and have not
previously a ended a Bap sm class at St. Clare. Please call the parish office if you have ques ons, or plan to a end!
KC SCHOLARSHIPS
The Council has four (4) $500 scholarships to be awarded in 2021 for graduating high school seniors. Eligibility requirements (Graduating senior, child or
grandchild of KC member in good standing or deceased member, complete application.)
Application forms can be obtained at regularly scheduled meetings or from the Knights of Columbus
information board, OTHS and by e-mail to [email protected]. Contact [email protected]
with any questions. Completed applications must be submitted no later than 7:00 p.m. on April 1, 2021.
St. Clare Catholic School Virtual Auc on: March 15—20
There are many ways you can support St. Clare School this year!
www.Unite4Knights.givesmart.com
Donate Now Items: Items labeled “Donate” are available for purchase now. These are ways that you can help fund normal yearly expenses to support the opera ng budget for St. Clare. Carry-Out Meals: Purchase carry-out meals to be picked up on March 20 at the Regency. St. Clare profits $20 for every meal purchased and orders must be placed by March 12. Raffle Tickets: Raffle ckets are open for purchase! Visit the website to purchase ck-ets to win one of our four raffle items:
One Year Free Tui on for One Student ($3,800)
Weber Smokefire Pellet Grill ($1,000)
Wheelbarrow of Booze
Tree of Lo ery Tickets
CSMA COMMITMENT WEEKEND This weekend our parish, along with all other parishes in the diocese, will conduct our Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal. The CSMA provides a convenient way for all of us, not matter what our time limitations, to take an active role in the mission of our diocesan Church. If you did not receive a pledge card in the mail or forgot to bring it, please use one of the reply envelopes that are available in the Gathering Space. Our parish target goal is $45,772. No gift is too great or too small. Thank you in advance for your faithful and continued generosity to the Catholic Service and Ministry Appeal!
Website: www.Unite4Knights.givesmart.com
March 7 “Angels Among Us: Gabriel” Living Stations Rehearsal 4 pm
March 14 “Angels Among Us: Raphael”
Living Stations Rehearsal 4 pm
March 21 No Youth Group Meeting March 28 “Angels Among Us: Jhudiel”
April 4 No Youth Group Meeting
April 11 “Angels Among Us: Michael” Youth meetings are in the Youth Room at St. Clare School from 6—7:30 p.m. (enter through middle doors). Health check in, social distancing and masks required.
Parish School of Religion Classes 10:30—11:40 a.m.
** Watch for an email from your teacher with Zoom info
Mar 7 PSR Class remote Mar 14 PSR Class remote Mar 21 PSR Class remote and in person Mar 28 PSR Class remote April 4 No PSR Class—Easter Sunday
For more information, contact Jane Dotson Director of Family Faith Formation at
618-632-3562 or [email protected]
Confirmation Parent Education Night with Fr. Jim For parents of students preparing to be confirmed this spring
Thursday, March 11 from 7—8:30 in the Church May attend in person or watch online.
Confirmation Reminders! Due Now: Letters to the bishop
Due April 12: sponsor-candidate faith sharing worksheets Due April 15: Service log due to parish office—15 hours total
Email to: [email protected]
First Communion Retreat!
At-Home First Communion Retreat
Sunday, March 21
Students & All Parents or Guardians 2 hour retreat instructions
will be sent via email.
*Quiet time and internet access to watch short videos together are required *
Living Stations of the Cross presented by St. Clare Youth
Friday, March 26 at 6 p.m.
*Youth Living Stations Rehearsal March 7 & 14 at 4 p.m. in Church
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Help Mothers and Babies in Need Celebrate the Annunciation
and Practice Almsgiving this Lent The Respect Life Committee and Moms’ Group are hosting a baby shower to support Mosaic Pregnancy Center and the women they serve who are in crisis pregnancies and need help providing for their baby. New, unwrapped items can be dropped off at the credenza in the hallway across from the restrooms on the weekend of March 20/21.
Contact Mary Fleming for any questions at [email protected].
Thank you for your support!
Items Needed: Sleepers
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Pacifiers Swaddle blankets Bath towels Formula Bibs
March 7: Fr. Pat York is the Dean of Students and Vice-Rector at Conception Seminary College. Fr. Pat recalls he considered the priesthood during his eighth grade year. He credits his parents as having the biggest influence on his priestly vo-cation. They encouraged their children to be open to God’s call as a priest or religious in the Church. The seed of his vocation took root in his family and grew from there. He would ask his parishioners, “Pray for the priests of our diocese. Support your parish priests. Pray fervently to the Lord for more religious vocations.” Fr. Pat also encourages parents to set an example for their children in practicing their faith, “do not treat it as a burden or obligation, but as a gift that is enrich-ing.” (The Tower Topics, by Fr. Paul Sheller, O.S.B.)
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